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Fox News
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Aubrey Plaza called in welfare check on husband after he made 'concerning remarks' months before his death
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988. Aubrey Plaza was concerned about her husband, Jeff Baena, months before his death, according to a report. Plaza and Baena had been separated since September 2024 when, a month later, Baena made "concerning remarks" to Plaza that prompted the actress to "call a friend to perform a welfare check on her husband," according to a report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, which was obtained by People. After the welfare check, Baena began going to therapy. According to the outlet, Baena explained that he was experiencing "recent marital difficulties" with Plaza. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed authorities responded to a call near Baena's residence on Jan. 3. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the LAPD told Fox News Digital at the time. His cause of death was ruled a suicide. "The family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time." Plaza last communicated with her husband via text on the day of his death at 10:36 a.m. ET, according to People. On Jan. 6, Baena's representative directed Fox News Digital to a statement originally shared with Deadline. "The family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time," the statement read. Baena and Plaza were private about their relationship after meeting in 2011. It is unclear when the two wed, but Plaza confirmed the couple's marriage status in 2021 with an Instagram post. Plaza has deactivated her Instagram page following Baena's death. Plaza did not attend the Golden Globes days after Baena's death, although she had previously been announced as a presenter. Baena was born and raised in Miami. He attended film school at New York University and later began his career in Los Angeles. Baena made his directorial debut with "Life After Beth," which starred Plaza, in 2014. He was also known for films such as "The Little Hours," "Horse Girl" and "Joshy."
Miami Herald
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Two months after the death of Aubrey Plaza's husband, a key detail has emerged
Aubrey Plaza was having marital issues with her husband at the time of his death in January, according to new information released by Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Department. The 47-year-old filmmaker, who was born in Miami and attended Killian High in Kendall, died by suicide; no foul play was suspected. The coroner's report, obtained by numerous media outlets, stated that Plaza and Baena had not been living together since September, per a statement the 40-year-old actress provided to police. She had moved to New York while the prolific writer-director ('I Heart Huckabees,' 'Life After Beth,' 'The Little Hours' ) stayed in L.A. About a month into their separation, Plaza relayed to cops that after Baena made undisclosed 'concerning remarks,' the 'Parks and Recreation' alum had a friend do a welfare check on him. After that visit, Baena entered therapy, the coroner's report says. The last time Plaza heard from her husband was via text hours before his death at 10:36 a.m.; the contents of that message were not included in the report. Baena's dog walker was the one to discover the body that day. Baena is survived by Plaza, mother Barbara Stern and stepfather Roger Stern, father Scott Baena and stepmother Michele Baena, brother Brad Baena and stepsiblings Bianca Gabay and Jed Fluxman. 'This is an unimaginable tragedy,' a statement on behalf of Plaza and the Baena family read, soon after the tragic news broke. 'We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.' If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text 'STRENGTH' to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aubrey Plaza Had Been Separated from Husband Jeff Baena for 4 Months Before His Death, Medical Examiner Report Confirms
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were separated months before Baena's death, according to a medical examiner's report. Plaza, 40, and Baena, 47, separated in September 2024, and a month later, Baena made "concerning remarks" to Plaza that "prompted her to call a friend to perform a welfare check on her husband," according to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, which was obtained by PEOPLE. Following the welfare check in October 2024, Baena had been going to therapy. The documents detail how Baena had been "experiencing recent marital difficulties" with Plaza. The writer-director died by suicide on Friday, Jan. 3. Plaza last received a text message from Baena on the day of his death at 10:36 a.m. ET. The report stated that Baena's body was found by his dogwalker, who entered the residence and discovered Baena's body. Following Baena's death, Plaza and the family of her late husband called his passing as an "unimaginable tragedy." 'We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time," a statement to PEOPLE read. Related: Aubrey Plaza and Her 'Darling Husband' Jeff Baena Were Together 13 Years Before His Death: Their Relationship Timeline Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Baena had more than a dozen directing and film credits to his name. Notably, he made his directorial debut by writing and directing Life After Beth, a zombie comedy starring Plaza, and then created an anthology series titled Cinema Toast, which aired on Showtime in 2021 and marked Plaza's own directorial debut. He met and started dating Plaza in 2011. Fans learned that the two had tied the knot in May 2021, when Plaza, 40, referred to Baena as her "darling husband" in an Instagram post. A rep later confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple had tied the knot. 'I think that one of the great things about our careers is that we are forced to be independent, take little breaks, go off and do our things and come back," Plaza said about their relationship in a 2019 interview with PEOPLE. "So it's kind of fun. Nothing is ever the same. You don't want to spend too much time a part. But I think that there's a way that it can work and there's a balance in that.' If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to Read the original article on People
USA Today
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Aubrey Plaza, husband Jeff Baena were separated when he died
Three months after filmmaker Jeff Baena's death at 47 years old, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Department has made public some new information from its investigation. An investigative summary report from the medical examiner obtained Wednesday by USA TODAY stated that Aubrey Plaza and Baena had been separated since September, per a witness statement Plaza provided to police. People was first to report the news. Baena was pronounced dead at his LA residence at around 10:39 a.m. on Jan. 3, according to the medical examiner's case on his death. The cause of death was determined to be suicide, and no foul play was suspected. "This is an unimaginable tragedy," a statement on behalf of Plaza and the Baena family, issued Jan. 6, read. "We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The couple started dating in 2010 and were quietly married in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Baena and Plaza have collaborated on numerous projects, including the 2014 dark comedy "Life After Beth," which Baena wrote and directed. The film was nominated for the grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival. The couple most recently worked together on the 2022 romantic comedy "Spin Me Round," which featured Plaza alongside stars Alison Brie, Jake Picking and Stella Chesnut. Baena is survived by Plaza, mother Barbara Stern and stepfather Roger Stern, father Scott Baena and stepmother Michele Baena, brother Brad Baena and stepsiblings Bianca Gabay and Jed Fluxman. If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 any time day or night, or chat online. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741. Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza separated months prior to Baena's suicide: Medical examiner
Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza had been separated for several months prior to Baena's suicide death, according to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Baena and Plaza had been separated since September 2024, the report said. The 47-year-old was discovered in his home by an assistant on Jan. 3, according to law enforcement sources who spoke to ABC News at the time. Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies at 47 The county medical examiner confirmed that Baena died by suicide. At the time of his death, Plaza and Baena's family released a statement and called it "an unimaginable tragedy." "We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support," the statement said. "Please respect our privacy during this time." Actors and musicians we said goodbye to in 2024 Baena was best known for directing the horror-comedy "Life After Beth," the dark comedy "Joshy" and for co-writing the cult classic "I Heart Huckabees" with filmmaker David O. Russell. He and Plaza had been married since 2021 and frequently worked together on projects, with Plaza starring in several of Baena's films, including "Life After Beth," "The Little Hours" and "Spin Me Round." "Good Morning America" has reached out to Plaza's reps for Baena, Aubrey Plaza separated months prior to Baena's suicide: Medical examiner originally appeared on
